Policy Resources
Week Without Violence is part of a global movement with YWCAs across the country and around the world to end violence against women and girls. We are committed to ending gender-based violence in every space where it occurs, which is why we are highlighting the need to address technology-facilitated GBV as our 2023 theme, Not on our screens. Not in our streets: A movement toward violence-free communities. We know that there is a deep connection between online and offline hate speech and violence against women, girls, and gender diverse people. Review the resources below and join us today to create a world without violence.
#WWV23 Fact Sheets:
- Gender-Based Violence Overview
- Technology and Gender-Based Violence
White House, Administration, United Nations, and other educational resources:
- White House Blueprint to Address Online Harassment and Abuse
- U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Action
- U.S. Department of State: 2023 Roadmap for the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse
- United Nations: Tech-facilitated gender-based violence FAQ and resource page
- Technological Threats: How Online Harassment of Female Political Figures Undermines Democracy